This tutorial explains how to draw anime and manga style mouths from the side (contour view) in unlike states (closed, open, etc…) and with different expressions.

12 anime mouth side view drawings
Anime mouths side view

Placing Anime Mouth & Lips on the Caput in Side View

Anime mouth on head placement guide
Placing an anime mouth on the head

To vertically place an anime mouth on the head in the side view you tin can start by placing the bottom lip virtually one/8 of the total elevation of the head up from the chin. The mouth will be slightly above that.

Cartoon Anime Lips in Side View

Drawing anime mouth side view
Cartoon anime mouth side view

To draw anime lips class the side view you tin can first describe a line from the tip of the nose to the curve of the chin. Yous tin and so utilise this line to horizontally position the lips.

For more than on cartoon anime lips you can run into:

  • How to Depict Anime Lips Tutorial
  • How to Draw Anime Kissing Lips & Face Tutorial

Understanding How a Oral fissure Opens

Anime mouth jaw and teeth side view
Anime mouth side view jaw and teeth

When cartoon a oral fissure in any mode it's of import to understand how the jaw opens. The jaw does not merely lower downwards like an elevator but instead swings down more like a door swings on it's hinges only unlike a door it too moves slightly forward.

Excluding the lips the superlative part of the oral cavity does non move.

For a lot more on drawing anime teeth see:

How to Draw Anime & Manga Teeth Tutorial

Drawing Anime Oral fissure Side View

Anime mouth side view
Anime mouth side view

For a normal side view anime oral cavity (closed) you lot can simply draw information technology with one very slightly curved line.

Cartoon Open Anime Mouth Side View

Open anime mouth side view
Open anime mouth side view

For an open side view anime oral fissure draw the bottom jaw lower down.summit row of teeth. Draw the mouth itself with a smooth curve and afterwards draw a hint of the top row of teeth.

Drawing Wide Open Anime Mouth Side View

Wide open anime mouth side view
Broad open up anime oral fissure side view

For a wide open up anime rima oris describe the jaw further down than a regular open oral fissure. Draw slightly less of the teeth showing than in a lightly open up mouth as well. The reason for this is that the lips will be pulled downwards more when the oral cavity is open up wider therefore covering the teeth more.

Drawing Yelling Anime Mouth Side View

Yelling anime mouth side view
Yelling anime mouth side view

For a yelling anime rima oris draw it the same as an open up a anime rima oris only draw the lips farther pulled back revealing more of the teeth (lips become pulled back when people yell).

Drawing Serious Anime Oral cavity Side View

Serious anime mouth side view
Serious anime mouth side view

For an unhappy or frowning anime rima oris but draw it as a downwards bend.

Drawing Surprised/Excited Anime Mouth Side View

Surprised anime mouth side view
Surprised anime mouth side view

For a surprised anime mouth draw it similar to a broad open rima oris only describe the lips further inwards as the mouth volition be making an "O" shape.

Drawing Smiling Anime Mouth Side View

Smiling anime mouth side view
Smiling anime mouth side view

For a smiling anime mouth draw information technology with a sharp corner of the oral fissure showing the teeth.

Drawing Scared/Shocked Anime Mouth Side View

Scared anime mouth side view
Scared anime mouth side view

For a scared anime oral fissure describe it similar to an open anime mouth but angled downwards.

Drawing Grinning Anime Rima oris Side View

Grinning anime mouth side view
Grinning anime mouth side view

for a smiling anime rima oris draw it similar to a smile anime mouth but draw a contraction at the corner of the mouth and draw a hint of the parting line between the elevation and lesser rows of teeth.

Drawing Puzzled Anime Oral cavity Side View

Puzzled anime mouth side view
Puzzled anime mouth side view

For a puzzled anime mouth describe the lips equally one curved shape and depict the mouth with a shape that somewhat resembles a warped "O" expanding outwards.

Drawing Lightly Smiling Anime Oral fissure Side View

Lightly smiling anime mouth side view
Lightly smiling anime mouth side view

For a lightly grin anime oral fissure draw it close to a normal anime mouth but slightly longer and more curved.

Conclusion

This tutorial provides some side view examples of anime and manga fashion mouths in some of the more common states and expressions. But these examples can likewise apply to drawing mouths in other styles.

For more on drawing anime mouths y'all can also see:

How to Draw Anime and Manga Mouth Expressions

For more on cartoon anime expressions from the side view see:

  • How to Draw Anime Facial Expressions – Side View
  • How to Draw Anime & Manga Eyes – Side View